The Gilded Age on Lake Tahoe at Tallac Historic Site California Lake Tahoe’s Tallac Charm After our long hike in Emerald Bay State Park, we also made a quick stop at the Tallac Historic Site, as we wouldn’t be returning to Lake Tahoe. We made a brief visit through the well-maintained gardens and grounds of […]
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Emerald Bay State ParkThe Rubicon Trail California Emerald Bay State Park The Rubicon Trail We hiked the Rubicon Trail, just over 12.5 miles out and back in Emerald Bay State Park and Bliss State Park near Lake Tahoe. The Emerald Bay is paradise on earth with its emerald-green waters. Captivated by the bay beauty, Lora
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Our Lake Tahoe Journey California A Lake Tahoe Journey through Donner, Palisades, and Eagle Rock We traveled around Lake Tahoe and visited three popular spots: Donner Memorial State Park, The Village at Palisades Tahoe, and The Eagle Rock Trail! Donner Memorial State Park: A Story about Early American Pioneers! Donner Memorial State Park is a
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Hiking in And around Grizzly Flats, CA! California Our First (Rainy) Walk in Grizzly Flats! We walked around Grizzly Flats, CA, on this rainy Sunday morning. The rain provided some much-needed relief after weeks of drought.Grizzly Flats has suffered immense destruction as a result of the 2021 Caldor Fire, which is registered as the second-largest
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The Journey Continues … Oregon The United States Journey Continues Three quick weeks later, we were back at the airport, welcoming our son and daughter-in-law back home. After a celebratory dinner with delightful chit-chatting, it was time for goodbyes again. We then headed to Hillsboro’s Extended Stay America hotel for some last-minute preparation and a
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Our Stay in Trinidad, CA California Finding a Past Memory in Trinidad, CA August 4, 2022 1.06 mi 0:24:55 hrs 63 °F After picking up brochures at the Redwood National and State Parks Visitor Center in the morning, we drove to downtown Trinidad for a quick glimpse of the charming town. As I looked around,
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From Patrick’s Point to Sue-meg, A Trip 13 Years Later California Sue-meg State Park, A Visit Our last visit in the Trinidad area was to the Sue-meg State Park. We had camped here 13 years earlier, when it was still known as Patrick’s Point. The park was renamed Sue-meg to honor the original Yurok name,
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Humboldt Lagoons State Park California A Hike at Humboldt Lagoons State Park Humboldt Lagoons State Park is a fascinating collection of four distinct lagoons: Big Lagoon, Dry Lagoon, Stone Lagoon, and Freshwater Lagoon. The formation of these lagoons is a story of powerful forces working together. Waves tirelessly carve sandy bars, separating the lagoons from
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Hiking the Tall Trees Grove – Day 4 California Our Pre-Hike Adventure at Tall Trees Grove Hiking the Tall Trees Grove trail was a rewarding adventure that started before we even got to the trailhead. We had to get one of the high-in-demand reservations online because the park limits access to the grove to just
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Lady Bird Johnson Grove & The Big Tree Redwood National and State Parks – Day 3 California Lady Bird Johnson Grove We drove early to the Lady Bird Johnson Grove trailhead on Bald Hills Road near Orick, California. Although parking can be full, we were fortunate to find a spot that had just opened up.
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